For the family of Demika Moore, her death in July culminated a long string of events that started from a tragic accident. Now they are pleading for anyone to help them find the killer responsible so they can fill the void in their hearts.
Category: Profiles
Profile articles of extraordinary New Yorkers.
Brush with glory
A St. Albans priest has been exploring his roots and faith with the help of a brush and canvas.
South Jamaica activist honored
A young volunteer has helped her fellow peers for years and her efforts were recognized along by one of the most famous first daughters in history.
“Good News” goes on tour
For years, singer Shiloh Brown said that Gospel music has inspired him artistically. After years of performing, he will bring that inspiration to audiences around the nation.
South Jamaica Marine dishes it
Marine Sgt. Andrew Atkinson has been serving his country for nearly two decades in the armed services, but his specialty can be found in the battlefield of the world’s kitchens.
His Dream Carries On
Carl Clay’s Black Spectrum Theatre has been an artistic staple in the southeast Queens community. Now in his 40th year running the group, Clay looks back at his work and the future of art in the neighborhood.
Jamaica doctor returns home to treat Afghans
A longtime Jamaica Hospital physician has made emotional trips back to his home nation of Afghanistan. Although the nation cultural and political destruction over the decades has hurt him, Dr. Akram Babury has been using his medical skills to heal the country piece by piece.
SQUISH steps in to fill SE Queens’s hospital gap
A group of civics have assembled to try to save the Jamaica community from being lost in the cracks of the ongoing health care crisis.
St. Albans ahtlete makes it to NYC Hall of fame
Gail Marquis reflects on her life as a pioneer in women’s basketball.
Hospital honors 106-yr-old
Mary Bihl, at 106-years-young shares her secret to a long, rich life.
Laurelton writer turns encounter into short story
An aspiring young writer from Laurelton gets her first published story by recounting a personal experience on the E train.
Marvel’s Top Boss
Joe Quesada may be the mastermind behind some of the most popular superheroes, but to him, he’s just your average geek from Queens.